What kind of algae is this

[bjc451]

 

[LiveWire]

I would say that is a type of Turf Algae. Have you tested your parameters lately?

 

[bjc451]

No the last three times I tested. I got zero nitrates and phosphates

 

[LiveWire]

It looks to be a species of Lobophora.

These may help you out.

Lobophora Algae help

Anyone done battle with this algae other than using a blonde Nash tang? I've read Sally light foot and certain urchins and I don't want to go that route for sure. I will do the blonde naso as a last resort. My tank is a 150 so I can support one for a couple of years. I'm going to try a few...

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Lobophora | Melev's Reef

This algae is Lobophora, a type of encrusting or plating algae. Probably Reef-safe, until it grows out of control. Some tangs will likely feast on this. Notice besides encrusting on the rockwork, it has some curling plates forming on the leading perimeter. Photo by Slinger

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[bjc451]

This blows off the over flow with a turkey baster

 

[bjc451]

Bump

 

[LiveWire]

It is most likely caused from having a dead spot in that area if it releases easily.

Is there a way for you to get more flow in that area. I would think that alone would take care of the problem.

 

[bjc451]

I really have a lot of flow. 2mp 40s mostly cranked in a 3foot. 65 gallon. I think it’s diatoms. It’s on the rocks some too

 

[bjc451]

I got new sediment filter and carbon and di mixed bed resin. The old one all the way golden from blue. The new one is purple I hope I got the right one for regular 4 stage unit

 

[bjc451]

I got a urchin too. Hopefully this will clear up

 

[bjc451]

Bump

 

[ColorReef]

what is your flow situation like? may just be going through "the uglies"

 

[bjc451]

2 mp 40. 3 foot tank